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HTS code for plush toy: document stuffing, play use, and attachments

Planning Use only. Broker review required for Entry Use.

A plush toy file should answer one plain question first: what is the imported article? A stuffed bear, pet toy, pillow, backpack charm, heated plush, music plush, baby comforter, plush keychain, and seasonal decoration can share the same fabric and still need different review.

Use this page to prepare a Planning Use record before broker review. The record should show the shell, filling, play purpose, attachments, electronics, age grade, and packaging before anyone relies on a supplier code.

quick answer

For "hts code for plush toy", collect plush character type, textile shell material, filling, age grade, toy or pet use, attachments, sound or light module, battery, key ring, hanging loop, pillow function, origin, and supplier code.

A stuffed plush toy is not the same file as a plush pet chew, pillow, decorative ornament, plush bag, heated item, electronic toy, or replacement plush cover. The candidate path follows the imported article as presented.

facts to collect for plush toy

Collect:

Product name, SKU, invoice wording, product page, and packaging copy.
Photos of the front, back, seams, labels, hangtags, age grade, warnings, and any attachment point.
Article type: stuffed toy, baby plush, pet toy, pillow, charm, ornament, bag, heated plush, sound toy, or part.
Shell material, lining, filling material, surface pile, embroidery, plastic eyes, fasteners, and trim.
Play facts: squeeze function, sound, light, rattle, crinkle, teether, battery, or removable accessories.
Intended user: child, infant, pet, collector, or household decor.
Size, stuffing level, packaging format, and whether the item is imported with accessories.
Country of origin and production support.
Supplier HS or HTS code and supporting note.

If the plush includes a battery module or removable accessory, list it separately in the evidence table.

missing facts

Mark the record incomplete when:

The file does not show whether the article is a toy, pet item, pillow, charm, or decoration.
Shell and filling materials are missing.
Age grade or packaging claims are not photographed.
Battery, sound, heat, or light features are mentioned but not documented.
A key ring, strap, suction cup, ornament loop, or pet squeaker is visible but not listed.
Origin is copied from the shipping label.
Supplier code is unsupported.
Similar CBP CROSS rulings for plush toys, pet toys, pillows, charms, and stuffed articles have not been reviewed.

These gaps can move the review between toy provisions, textile articles, pet articles, decorative goods, and electronic toy paths.

HTS candidate notes

Build candidate rows for the goods actually imported: stuffed plush toy, infant plush article, plush pet toy, plush pillow, plush charm, plush ornament, sound plush, light-up plush, heated plush, or empty plush cover. Each row should cite material, use, and contents.

Do not let the character license do the work. A licensed character can appear on a toy, pillow, ornament, or bag. The record needs product evidence, not brand art alone.

authority sources

Use USITC HTS for tariff text. Use CBP CROSS for stuffed toys, plush pet toys, textile pillows, charms, ornaments, and electronic plush goods. Use 19 CFR 177.2 for the evidence standard.

planning path

Start with use and presentation. Then document shell, filling, attachments, and electronics. The best photo set shows the hangtag, care label, age warning, underside, and any battery compartment or squeaker.

For duty exposure, watch mixed cartons. A plush product line may include toys, pillows, keychains, and pet items under the same character. One supplier code across the whole assortment is a warning sign.

questions importers ask

Can I use this page as the HTS code for plush toy?

No. Use it for Planning Use. Entry Use needs broker or customs authority review.

Does a squeaker change the record?

It can. A pet squeaker, sound module, or battery part should be documented as part of the imported article.

What if the plush is also a pillow?

Record the size, stuffing, packaging, use claims, and how it is sold. Do not force a toy path without support.

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planning boundary

This plush toy HTS page is a planning artifact. It is not an Entry Use classification, not a binding ruling, and not a legal opinion. The importer remains responsible for reasonable care and must obtain broker or customs authority review before filing.

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